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AP Exclusive: Ukraine recovers bodies from steel-plant siege

AP Exclusive: Ukraine recovers bodies from steel-plant siege

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has begun turning over the bodies of Ukrainian fighters killed at the Azovstal steelworks, the fortress-like plant in the destroyed city of Mariupol where their last-ditch stand became a symbol of resistance against Moscow
Backers of Banff passenger rail project say they need provincial yes or no

Backers of Banff passenger rail project say they need provincial yes or no

CALGARY — The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion passenger train that would connect Calgary to Banff say they are waiting for a yes or no from the Alberta government before proceeding with the project's next steps. Liricon Capital Inc.
Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot and fake accounts .
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,819.09, up 28.36 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 52 cents, or one per cent, to $51.94 on 19.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite inches higher to start week with help from tech, energy

S&P/TSX composite inches higher to start week with help from tech, energy

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index inched higher to start the week with bond yields climbing to their highest level in more than three years on inflation concerns. The day started stronger but some of the gains evaporated later in the day.
Wall Street ticks higher as recession watch remains murky

Wall Street ticks higher as recession watch remains murky

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher Monday as Wall Street keeps wrestling with whether the economy will successfully avoid a recession amid rising interest rates and high inflation. The S&P 500 edged up 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.4%.
Striking Molson workers reject offer as picket lines stretch into 11th week

Striking Molson workers reject offer as picket lines stretch into 11th week

MONTREAL — Hundreds of striking Molson Canada workers have rejected an offer from the beverage company, keeping more than 400 employees on the picket lines and bar owners with less on tap. Teamsters Canada says the union local last week voted 92.
Canadian tech community braces for possible downturn as stocks fall, inflation rises

Canadian tech community braces for possible downturn as stocks fall, inflation rises

TORONTO — When Jack Newton looks around the tech sector, he has a sense of whiplash. Over the last two years, tech stocks soared as investors poured money into startups with pandemic-friendly products and services.
Descartes Systems buying XPS Technologies in deal worth up to US$140 million

Descartes Systems buying XPS Technologies in deal worth up to US$140 million

WATERLOO, ONT. — Descartes Systems Group is buying U.S. company XPS Technologies in a deal worth up to US$140 million. XPS provides cloud-based parcel shipping services to small-, medium- and large-sized e-commerce shippers.
Food banks stretched thin as food prices rise, increasing hunger and food insecurity

Food banks stretched thin as food prices rise, increasing hunger and food insecurity

TORONTO — A growing number of Canadians are struggling to afford groceries as prices for basics like pasta, bread and meat all soar, a new survey suggests.